DNA murderer in sentence appeal The first person ever to be convicted of murder on the basis of DNA evidence is given the go-ahead to appeal against his sentence.
New domestic abuse service starts Domestic abuse victims in one Leicestershire district are offered a new confidential service at the council offices.
Robbers steal bangles from shop A jewellers in Leicester is raided by robbers who smash glass cabinets with hammers before escaping with bangles.
Funeral held for collision victim The first funeral is held following the deaths of six young people in the same road crash in Leicestershire.